Question 1In 200m race, competitors are expected toA.change lanes after covering half of the distanceB.change lanes close to the finishing lineC.maintain their lanes for a distance of 100m after which they can changeD.maintain their lanes throughout the raceE.run on lane of choice during the raceObjective Show full explanation
Question 2The third phase in high jump is known as theA.flightB.landingC.recoveringD.run-upE.take-offObjective Show full explanation
Question 3Which of these is a field event in athletics?A.HurdlesB.MarathonC.RelayD.Steeple chaseE.Triple jumpObjective Show full explanation
Question 4These are equipment in athletics EXCEPTA.batB.cross barC.discusD.hammerE.shot putObjective Show full explanation
Question 5In which of these jumps is the fosbury flop skilled used?A.Broad jumpB.High jumpC.Long jumpD.Pole vaultE.Triple jumpObjective Show full explanation
Question 6Which of these materials is suitable for use in along jump landing area?A.Clay soilB.Concrete floorC.Fine sandD.GravelE.Landing foamObjective Show full explanation
Question 7The National sports festival is held in Nigeria every ______ yearsA.2B.3C.4D.5E.6Objective Show full explanation
Question 8What is the distance between the take- off board and the landing pit in long jump?A.1mB.1.5mC.2.5mD.3mE.2mObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The official who keeps record of the number rounds covered by each athlete in long distance races is theA.arena marshalB.lap scorerC.marksmanD.recorderE.umpireObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Which of the following races is NOT a sprint event?A.200mB.400mC.800mD.HurdlesE.RelayObjective Show full explanation
Question 11The official duration of a football match is minutesA.46B.60C.75D.90E.115Objective Show full explanation
Question 12A team of hockey comprises of playersA.fiveB.SIXC.tenD.elevenE.twenty-twoObjective Show full explanation
Question 13Which of the following types of start could be used by an athlete of average height during 100m race?A.BunchB.ElongatedC.MediumD.StaggeredE.StandingObjective Show full explanation
Question 14The difference between the high jump and pole vault is the use ofA.cross barB.landing foamC.poleD.runupE.uprightObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Which of these is NOT a skill in discuss throw?A.approach runB.gripC.recoveryD.releaseE.stanceObjective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of these events requires jumping for height?A.HurdlesB.Long jumpC.Pole vaultD.Steeple chaseE.Triple jumpObjective Show full explanation
Question 17What are the two broad areas of athletic events ?A.Hurding and RelaysB.Running and gymnasticsC.Stunts and VaultsD.Swimming and dividingE.Track and fieldObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Which of the following is NOT a field event ?A.Discus throwB.High jumpC.HurdingD.JavelinE.Pole vaultObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Which of the following is NOT a style in high jump ?A.Fosbury flopB.Hitch kickC.ScissorsD.StraddleE.Western rollObjective Show full explanation
Question 20A standard athletics track the number of lanesA.6B.7C.8D.9E.10Objective Show full explanation
Question 21The following are phases in long jump EXCEPTA.approach runB.flightC.landingD.sailE.take-offObjective Show full explanation
Question 22The glide is a skill inA.discusB.high jumpC.javelinD.long jumpE.shot putObjective Show full explanation
Question 23A standard athletics track measures metersA.200B.300C.400D.900E.600Objective Show full explanation
Question 24Triple jump can be described asA.hop, step and jumpB.hop, step and runC.jump, hop and stepD.tun, hop and jumpE.step, hop and jumpObjective Show full explanation
Question 25The length of the take-off board in long jump measures metersA.1.21B.1.22C.1.23D.1.24E.1.25Objective Show full explanation
Question 26Which of these is NOT a throw in field events ?A.DiscusB.HammerC.JavelinD.Pole vaultE.Shot putObjective Show full explanation
Question 27Which of these races does NOT use a crouch start ?A.200mB.400mC.800mD.hurdlesE.relayObjective Show full explanation
Question 28The following are the values of gymnastics EXCEPT itA.develops alertness, courage and self confidenceB.helps in development of physical fitnessC.improves postureD.promotes spiritual fulfillmentE.provides fun and enjoymentObjective Show full explanation
Question 29Which of these is NOT a partnership activity in Gymnastics ?A.Fireman's liftB.Kangaroo matchC.Lifting the logD.Obstinate ramE.SomersaultObjective Show full explanation
Question 30How many attempts are allowed in high jump before an athlete can be disqualified ?A.2B.3C.4D.5E.6Objective Show full explanation
Question 31Which of these is NOT a tumbling exercise in gymnastics?A.Astride vaultB.Cart wheelC.Forward rollD.Hand springE.Neck springObjective Show full explanation
Question 32A place where gymnastics activities are performed is called ?A.ArenaB.GymnasiumC.PavilionD.PitchE.StadiumObjective Show full explanation
Question 33How many players make a team in the game of handball ?A.10B.9C.8D.7E.6Objective Show full explanation
Question 34Sending the ball to a team mate to advance it towards the opponents goal area in handball is calledA.dribblingB.headingC.passingD.shootingE.trappingObjective Show full explanation
Question 35Which of these skills could be used to put the ball back to play when the ball goes out through the side line in hockey ?A.BullyB.FlickC.Fush inD.DriveE.ScoopObjective Show full explanation
Question 36The first skill recommended for a beginner in handball isA.catchingB.dribblingC.passingD.shootingE.tackingObjective Show full explanation
Question 37The game of hockey starts off at the center, throughA.bullyB.hittingC.pass inD.push passE.scoop passObjective Show full explanation
Question 38Basketball is put into play at the beginning with aA.centre passB.hook passC.jump ballD.centre jumpE.throw offObjective Show full explanation
Question 39The height of the ring from the floor in basketball is metresA.2.05B.2.29C.3.05D.4.05E.4.295Objective Show full explanation
Question 40How many players make up a team in basketball ?A.14B.12C.11D.10E.5Objective Show full explanation
Question 41When it is a ‘let’ in Table Tennis ?A.Player changes sideB.Receiver earns a pointC.Receiver serves the ballD.Server earns a pointE.Server reserves the ballObjective Show full explanation
Question 42In handball, goals can be scored from the following areas EXCEPT areaA.centre lineB.goal to goalC.inside the goalD.outside the goal lineE.side lineObjective Show full explanation
Question 43How many players make up a team in handball ?A.8B.9C.19D.12E.14Objective Show full explanation
Question 44The radius of the centre circle in soccer is _____ metres?A.8.25B.9.15C.10.15D.11.15E.12.15Objective Show full explanation
Question 45The duration for a basketball game is minutes of four quartersA.40B.20C.15D.10E.5Objective Show full explanation
Question 46The following are officials in handball game EXCEPTA.Goalline refereeB.RecorderC.RefereeD.StarterE.Time keeperObjective Show full explanation
Question 47The term "short corners’ is associated with the game ofA.basketballB.handballC.hockeyD.soccerE.tennisObjective Show full explanation
Question 48Which of these skills is the strongest weapon of attack in the game volleyballA.BlockingB.DiggingC.ServiceD.SettingE.SpikingObjective Show full explanation
Question 49The official who presides over tennis tournament isA.linesmanB.marksmanC.refereeD.soccerE.umpireObjective Show full explanation
Question 50A standard table tennis board measures ______ by metersA.2.72,1.25B.2.74, 1.52C.2.79, 1.25D.3.12, 2.21E.3.21, 2.25Objective Show full explanation